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Palisades 
Popular Perennials 
No grounds are really gardened 
without a big showing in peren- 
nials. We are HEADQUARTERS 
FOR PERENNIALS and assure 
the widest latitude in choice as 
well as the most courteous prompti- 
tude in correspondence and service. 
Maximum Quality, Minimum Cost. 
Write R. W. Clucas, Mgr. 
THE PALISADES NURSERY, Inc. 
SPARKILL, NEW YORK 
FOR QUALITY— 
CREEDEP?( GC Inc. 
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2 Stone Street New York 
Did you see our adv. on the second cover 
of January Garden Magazine, in which we 
made such splendid and unusual offers > 
MODERN GLADIOLUS 
agen Thousands of people all over the coun- 
ee 4 try know that for over ten years I have 
\ been selling the best gladioliat the lowest 
prices and I want more of them to know 
it. I keep getting and growing the best 
varieties and I keep putting the prices 
down to meet the purses of the people. 
Tam again offering Fi/ty carefully select- 
ed gladiolus bulbs of flowering size for 
Fifty (50) Cents and I “‘pay the freight” 
and send my instructive catalogue of 
new and old named sorts and mixtures. 
This collection will contain a number of 
the best named sorts but without marks. 
Don’t forget that there are no better bulbs 
than I offer. I grow them myself and 
they are especially fine this year. 
Send your orders in now. 
» GEO. S. WOODRUFF, Box B, Independence, Iowa 
OFFER EXTRAORDINARY ! 
FOR ONE DOLLAR we will mail 
one of these Superb Gladioli: Baron 
Hulot, Blue; Halley, Salmon; Princeps, 
per 100—300 for $2.25. 
J. J.WILSON SEED CO., Dept. G, Newark, N. J. 
Captivator, Wapanuka 
and other choice grapes of Munson Origin 
General Nursery Catalog free on request to 
T. V.MUNSON & SON, Denison, Texas 
MAKE THE DOLLAR BLOOM 
free in U. S. 100 large bulbs of any 
Scarlet or in mixture with many others at $1.00 
Send for your copy of Wilson’s Seed Annual to-day 
a clear, dark pink, a shade resembling Brides- 
maid, and a decided improvement on the parent. 
Red Radiance—A sport from Radiance. 
Similar in habit and growth, but a clear, even 
shade of red in color and of equal merit to its 
parents as a forcing and garden Rose. 
Little Sunshine—Seedling from Rosa multi- 
flora nana X Soleil d’Or. Color creamy yellow 
varying to deep golden yellow occasionally 
flecked or splashed with crimson. Double flow- 
ers one and one half to two inches in diameter, 
carried in large panicles throughout the sea- 
son. Habit dwarf, spreading and vigorous, 
similar to multiflora nana. Very hardy and 
valuable for garden planting, but of special- 
value for pot culture. 
Fourth National Flower Show at 
Philadelphia 
ITH a view to adding to the attractions of 
some of the display classes, the Schedule 
Committee of the National Flower Show has 
increased the prizes in the class covering Rose 
Gardens to $1,000, offering $500 as first, $300 
as second, and $200 as third prizes. The prizes 
in the class for the best display of Rose plants 
to cover 200 square feet of space have been in- 
creased from $125 and $75 to $200 and $100. 
Exhibitors of Roses in both commercial and 
private classes are reminded that under a new 
rule of the American Rose Society, all Roses 
with more than two growths (one pinch) will 
be disqualified, excepting in the classes calling 
for displays, and for 100 or more blooms in a 
vase, when two pinches will be allowed. 
The Rose section, as prepared by the Ameri- 
can Rose Society, contains an unusually liberal 
list of premiums, which aggregate considerably 
over $4,000. Almost all the varieties of Roses 
used commercially as cut flowers are classed, 
and new varieties are provided for; while Per- 
petuals, Teas, Wichuraianas and Polyanthas, 
and their hybrids, grown in pots and tubs, are 
amply provided for. 
There is a liberal schedule prepared by the 
American Carnation Society covering Carna- 
tions. The prizes for the best display cover- 
ing 150 square feet are $200, $150 and $100. 
And there are prizes of $50, $35 and $15 of- 
fered for the best vase of Carnations, not to 
exceed 300 blooms. 
The retail classes in the Carnation section 
are somewhat novel. In the class for table 
decorations, $50 will be awarded to each table 
scoring not less than 90 points, $40 to each 
table scoring not less than 80 points, and $30 
to each table scoring not less than 70 points. 
Another class covers basket arrangements, and 
the same idea prevails as to awards: $25 will 
be awarded to each arrangment scoring not 
less than 90 points; $20 to each arrangement 
scoring not less than 80 points; and $15 to each 
arrangement scoring not less than 70 points. 
But only six entries will be accepted in either 
of these classes. 
The Carnation display will really form the 
“Jubilee Exhibition” of the American Carna- 
tion Society, celebrating the Society’s twenty- 
fifth aniversary, and in commemoration of it, 
the Society offers its special “Silver Jubilee 
Medal” for award to each winner of one or 
more first premiums in the vase classes. 
The American Sweet Pea Society includes a 
schedule covering New Winter Orchid Flower- 
ing, Standard Winter Orchid Flowering varie- 
ties, and 1915 Novelties. 
Notable in this section of the schedule are 
the classes covering the Burpee prizes for the 
largest display of Sweet Peas. 
The American Gladiolus Society aims for a 
display of forced blooms at this show, and has 
prepared a section of the schedule calling for 
about $300 in prizes. 
An Innovation at the International Show 
HAT will be something of an innovation - 
at flower shows will be the class added to 
the premium schedule for the forthcoming show 
in the Grand Central Palace, New York, cov- 
ering a window box of wood, to contain flower- 
ing plants of a nature to last, outdoors, 
throughout the summer. A first prize of $25 
is offered. A $100 cup has been offered to be 
awarded at the discretion of the committee; 
also a $50 cup. And $25 has been offered for 
the best specimen Bougainvillea exhibited. 
The Readers’ Service gives information about real estate 
70 Warren St. 
and Flower 
Send for our 
BOOK 
criptions of 
Most desirable 1916 Novelties 
All Vegetable and Flower Seeds 
Tris, etc. 
“We make a SPECIALTY of all known 
HARDY LILIES 
from the four corners of the earth. 
Hardy Perennial Plants, Vines, etc. Address 
H. H. BERGER & CO. 
Have you obtained your sample and literature 
regarding 
ORMOCIDE? 
If not, send us roc. and you will get them by 
return mail. We have the safest, surest, cleanest, 
most reliable, deadly and economical insecticide 
ever devised and only request that you give usa 
chance to prove it. 
It has been unqualifiedly endorsed by every scientific man 
and agriculturist who has tried it and you owe it to yourself 
and your farm or gardea to get acquainted with the latest 
weapon science has devised for destroying insects. It does 
not have to be eaten or come in contact with the insect. Its 
vapor alone is sufficient to kill. 
Write now. 
B. ORMONT 104-106 John St., New York City 
THE MODERN GLADIOLUS GROWER 
Published monthly in the interests of both amateur and 
professional flower growers. 
50c. per year—3 years for $1.00 
The Gladiolus as a flower has been wonderfully improved 
and is rapidly becoming the fashion. Important develop- 
ments are looked for inthe immediate future. 
MADISON COOPER, Publisher Calcium, N. Y. 
Cold Weather Where winters are severe, 
it pays to use only the 
hardier kinds of shrubs, trees and bulbs. Up 
here in Vermont we have had to discard a 
lot of kinds that in the coldest winters did 
not stand the frost. You should see our new 
Plants 
catalog before placing orders. It has 
enough that are hardy without using tender 
things. Don't fail toask for it if you have 
not already had it. 
F. H. HORSKFORD 
Seeds that 
Grow 
WHOLESALE PRICES 
Charlotte, Vermont 
BY ANY ONE. 22 years’ experience in propagating small 
fruit plants. Everything fully guaranteed. Catalogue free. 
A. R. WESTON & COMPANY 
Bridgman Michigan 
If You Desire a Home Beautiful 
Write today for our illustrated catalog of the choicest 
material for any contemplated planting, and prices that 
defy competition. ; 
Save Money by letting us figure on your requirements. 
Our expert can also help you in arrangement and selections. 
Full information on request. 
Montrose Nurseries, Montrose, Westonenter 
Photography, Good Sport 
but the results are not always 
satisfactory. Ask practical help 
from the photo-man with 
THE READERS’ SERVICE 
FEBRUARY, 1916 
SPRING GARDEN 
It contains full lists and des- 
Flowering Bulbs and Roots: Am- 
aryllis, Begonias, Gladioli, Dahlias, 
New York 
